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Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 Mac Win
Manufacturer Description Exclusively for Bluetooth Notebook PCs Enjoy wireless freedom with the Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000--no transceiver to connect or lose! Keep USB ports free for other devices. And, take it with you in a convenient carrying case.
Ergonomist-approved ambidextrous design provides comfort in tight on-the-road situations.  Four ButtonsUse the back button to easily navigate between folders and webpages, or press the wheel for auto-scroll. 
Product Description Microsoft's most portable wireless notebook mouse connects directly to a Bluetooth PC without a transceiver, freeing up USB ports for other devices. Save time and effort with the scroll wheel?navigate documents and Web pages without using the on-screen scroll bar Work with less interruption with longer battery life Turn your 3-in-1 device off to extend battery life even longer Use the Back button to easily navigate between folders and Web pages, or press the wheel for auto-scroll Compact and comfortable, Microsoft's handy notebook and laptop products are designed for convenience and mobility System Requirements - Windows Vista, Windows XP with Service Pack 2, Mac OS X v.10.2.6 - 10.4.X Reader Reviews I have been using this mouse for almost a month now and I am very satisfied with it. It is smaller than most mice, but fits snuggly in my hand, considering that I have big hands. It is very responsive (sometimes too responsive) and the back button and mouse wheel complement its functionality. The battery indicator is another great plus, cause at least you can get a warning when you are running low; although it is very energy-efficient, I'm still using the packed standard AAA batteries with an average of 6-7 hours of daily use. And the power switch is also great for saving energy. To sum up, Pros: - Excellent Microsoft design (esthetical, ergonomical) - Great price - Very responsive (it's laser, not optical) - Great battery life (I'll let you know on the comments when the first pair of batteries run out. I already have a rechargeable pair on stand-by). - Instant pairing with bluetooth enabled PC's (I did not try it on a Mac) - Back button functionality - Power switch lets you turn it off when not in use to save battery, and you just turn it on and in a couple of seconds it reconnects (this has been a life-saver since I walk away from my desk very often, and I would not like that some envious co-worker "borrowed" it for his home, and it fits quite nicely on my shirt or pants pocket) - It glides very smoothly on almost any surface (even on my bed sheets) - It comes with a nice carry-bag. Cons: - It has dropped the connection about 5 or 6 times during the time I have been using it, but it reconnects after turning on and off again. Kind of annoying. - I wish it had a forward buttong as well. - It is somethimes too responsive, depending on the surface you wear it on. I fixed this by tweaking the mouse sensitivity on the Windows mouse settings. I recommend this bluetooth mouse. UPDATE (2/23/08): Well, the battery indicator is going red now (3 months after I started using it), but, if I could, I would downgrade my rating to 3 stars because of the following: The power switch broke like a week ago (the damn thing kinda got loose of it's place and still moves, but it doesn't change the power state). I tried going DIY and tried fixing it myself, but ended up getting it worse, although I managed the leave the power on. This means poor craftsmanship from Microsoft, because I consider I did not misused the mouse. I now can't turn the mouse off, so I have to remove the batteries every time I don't use it. This resulted on casting the mouse aside and leaving it just for special occasions (long meetings or surfing @ home). I still consider the mouse is good, but this has negatively changed my opinion on Microsoft hardware (don't even get me started on their SW). Comments (3) | Permalink | (Report this)
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